Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and ...
Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and market statistics that explore the evolving consumer preferences, market environment and inherent growth potential in individual countries, or briefings that assess key strategic themes...
In 2023, home products specialists registered one of the worst performances amongst non-grocery retailers in Mexico (after apparel and footwear specialists), experiencing only low growth in current value terms, along with minimal growth in outlet…
Home products specialists in Peru reported moderate value growth in 2023. Although consumers are still interested in improving their homes and are buying home-related products, high inflation has pushed up unit prices and shoppers are having to…
Televisions continued to account for virtually all sales in home video in Argentina in 2023. The very positive volume growth that was recorded in televisions in 2022 continued into 2023; however, by the middle of the year, the category was…
Home video in Brazil has been badly affected by global price increases, especially considering high inflation in Brazil, which contributed to the decline of the category in 2022 (and also expected in 2023) even as it experienced a temporary sales…
Home video experienced strong retail volume growth during the pandemic in 2021, when consumers had the opportunity to increase their discretionary expenditure, given the withdrawal from pension funds and direct government help. However, with most…
Retail volume sales of home video declined in 2023, as local consumers faced significant constraints on household spending in the wake of rising inflation and low economic growth. Additionally, in the 12 months from March 2022 to March 2023, the…
Overall, retail volume sales of home video are set to continue to decrease strongly over 2023. However, there remains a sharp divergence between the performance of televisions and video players. The strong growth in demand for OLED TVs is offset by…
Strong sales in homewares in Argentina in 2023 were supported by consumers’ ongoing demand for aesthetic designs in dining. This, in turn, has resulted in robust growth for beverageware, for example, in line with the trend for elegant kitchens.…
A significant trend towards sustainable plastic items was evident in Brazilian homewares in 2023. As consumers prioritised sustainability, the demand for homewares with reduced environmental impact surged, driving further innovation and adoption of…
The Mexican homewares market continued to see current value growth in 2023, driven by two primary factors. Firstly, as work-from-home and hybrid work models persisted in the year, consumers maintained an interest in home cooking and refreshed their…
Honduras will experience strong population expansion in 2021-2040, led by positive natural increase, while net migration rates remain negative. Ageing will accelerate as birth rates decline and longevity climbs, but Honduras will remain young in a…
Retail sales of hosiery in Argentina have historically been concentrated in specialist stores. This is particularly the case with sheer hosiery items, which are mainly sold in outlets that also offer underwear, swimwear and nightwear. Similarly,…
In 2023, the hosiery category in Brazil proved resilient, as this is a fundamental and enduring investment, and a staple in the everyday wardrobe of the Brazilian population. This significance became even more apparent in the wake of the pandemic, as…
Hosiery, driven mainly by the non-sheer segment, has found itself in a challenging situation with weakening retail volume sales. Simultaneously, overall value is recording minimal growth. The stagnation in value and reduction in volume can be…
Executive events, forums and union meetings have been reactivated post pandemic, and the trend in hosiery is the use of trendy stockings with vibrant colours and patterns: stripes, dots, cartoons and even fruits. Some businessmen mix them with the…
After the post-pandemic years, a shift back towards more formal attire in the workplace has been emerging in 2023, despite the persistence of hybrid work models. While many employees continue to work remotely for part of the week, the days spent in…
In 2023 Argentina is suffering from political dysfunction and soaring inflation, with consumers seeing historically low average income and diminished purchasing power. A severe drought and the upcoming presidential election are further complicating…
Bolivia has managed to protect itself to a large extent from inflation by continuing to have a fixed exchange rate against the dollar. However, there has been challenges for the economy in 2023, with sharp falls in foreign currency reserves and this…